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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-30
DON'T APPLY TO UNCLE SAM.
Attorney General Garland Gives an Opin-
ion on the Interstate Commerce Bill.

WASHINGTON CRY, March 50. Attorney
General Garland has delivere! an official
opinion on the interstate commerce bill, in
which he holds that none Of the lawful, ous-
tomary or necessary Observation-Disclosures by
which the UniGei States M all service is con-
Quoted, are subjected to the new law In
the course of loug opinion on the matter he
saws:
A general examination of the whole scope
of postal laws shows that if the Interstate
commerce act were treated as if incorp1r-
ated into the postal system of laws the
change would be so radical as to render it
highly improbable that SO extensive a moii-
cation or repeal would be lefG to mere impi-
cation; indeed, such a change couli be recog-
niZed only by express language of the stat
ute.
In conformity with this opinion the post,
| master general has issued circular to postal
employees in which he says:
This authoritative Interpretation relieves
all railroad companies employed in carrying
the mails from any risk of violation of the
statute by continuance of the courteous
methods of intercourse AMI business hereto.
fore PREVAIL between the department and
railroad companies.
1t should perhaps be addel, by way Of in.
ioTlndtIo', Audt Tue transportation gwen u
| inspectors upon the commission of the de.
| partment and to postal clerks in the line OF
| their duty, is not free travel, but. by the Law
| and regulations, constitutes part of the serv
| ice paid for in the compensation to railroai
| carriers. Inspectors AMI postal clerks whc
| may be required by any mail contractor to
| pay fare while travelling on official duty, will
| take a receipt for the same AMI report the
| facts to the depart mnnt that the amGla
may be deducted from the carriers compeu
satiou, according to long established usage.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-30

CHICAGO, March S0.-The Chicago Demo-
cratic city convention met Tuesday after
noon to nominate a ticket for city officers.
but finally concluded to make no nomina.
tions. The convention, after appointing q
committee of fifty with power TO make up a
ticket or not, as they might see fit, adjourned
sine die
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-30

nars. and that when ones corpse lies still and
cold in the coffin awaiting the sculpture IL is
no time for fulsoma panegyric and often ex-
eggerated and undeserved praise.
Among those in attendance from other
cities were Judges Gresham, Blodgert ami
Bradwell of Chicago; Judge Lyman Lacy.
Of Havana; Judge jesse ]. Phillips, of Hills
boro; Hon. W. G. Ewing, Of Chicago and a
large number of other people of prominence
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-30

GLOUCESTER, Mass, March 3D. "A meeting
of fishing vessel owners and shippers was
held at the Office of George Stule Tuesday
morning and an important letter read, which
is intended for President Cleveland's perusal.
1t pertains tosniatters apropos of retaliation
measpT =
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-30
British Columbia Gold Fields.

OTTAWA, Ont, March S0--The depart
ment of the interior is completing arrange
ments for geological and typographical ex-
petition to the gold fields of British Columbia
lying on the Alaskan frontier The expedi-
ton will set out in Mly, and its work will
extend over two years, the idea being that
the party shall explore the entire country
and prepare full report for parliament on
It's RESOURCES, conditions. etc
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-30

The equestrian statue of Andrew Jack,
son 10 Lafayette Square, Washington. is
sometimes pointed out 10 strangers as a
representation If General Lafayette. To
prevent such laundering, the name oil
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-30

DUBLIN, March s0-Michael Davitt made
a long speech at the regular fortnightly
meeting of the National league Tuesday
evening, in which he said that he was not
prepared to say what course the manhood of
the Irish people would take when naked
tyranny should reign in the land. William
O'Brien said that Chief Secretary Balfour's
couch would not be an easy oae after he hal
experienced some of the results of coercion.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-30

Of Wales, lord Dunravsn, Lord EIcho, Lady
Colin Campbell, and Oscar Wilde. Mrs
Potter said to a representative of the press
after the performance that she had taken
the stage permanently, and stated that she
was to receive $50, 900 fer the series of psr-
formances for which she was engaged. Mrs.
Potter moves in that circle of society known
as the prince OF Wales set, and this fact has
been given due prominence in calling atten-
tion TO her debut
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-30

ST. PETERSBURG, March sat is stated
that all of the Nihilists arrested for compile
ity in the recent unsuccessful plot on the
cars life, when taken into custody, wore
small bottles of poison on their bosom, and
that secret agents had been deputei to
smash the bottles in the event Of the assas-
sin retreating from his task at the last mo
ment.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-30

DUBLIN, March ;0-Mr. William O'i}fien
in his speech at the National league meeting
Tuesday evening declared that if Lord Lans-
downe did not stop eviction of tenants from
his Irish estates he would go to Canada, and
with kilbri1e agrate the question of ous-iug
Lausiowue from the palace at Ottawa.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-30

CINCINNATI. March 31-Tussday after
noon, Lizzie Muller young woman about
90 years Of age, accidentally shot and fatally
injured Cornelius Muller, agel 49, while
firing at a target, at the northwest corner of
Court street and Broadway. The weapon
used was 22-caliber Winchester rife.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-30

lean people, who can never sanction policy
that conflicts with justice and liberty
The other two convey to Gladstone and
Parnell assurances Of confidence and words
Of encouragement The vote in each house
was unanimous
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-30

was: Didn't you
say TO Louis Seller,
of the Seller brewery,
we ought to blow up
some Of those, the
same as we did in
Leayen wort ha W 9
blew up a man and
three children there,
and the matter died
out" Leavitt quiet.
ly responded II
never made any such
statement, nor was
any one blown up
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-30


Man and Wife. "
Her performance
was fairly success
full. The audience
was chiefly COM
posed of friends
ard admirers OF
the lady, and their
applause was freely
bestowed upon the
, debutante in and
out of season.
Among those pres
ent were the prince
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-30

Great things have ever hinged on trifles
The first family difficulty on record W: s
caused by IN apple core; the last We
heard of was the negligence of father
TO keep up the supply of DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup when all bands had cold.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-30

constrain his friends
to violate that sa-
cred silence which
the church enjoins
in the presence of
death, and at the
solemn-nay, awful
moment when the
body is about to be
consigned to the
grave. Hence, Judge
Treat requested that
no address should be
permitted at his fu-
neral. He realized,
as few do, that at the
best we are in Gods
SIGHT tl1JsarahIa sim
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-30

EVERYBODY should read V. NJ, Bland>
ing's letter of acceptance. II is the plat,
form on which this municipal campaign
Is 10 be FOUGHT
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-30

Beggar to doctor-"Please, kind sir,
help ne. I've twelve small children. +"
Dsctor--"Put out your tongue.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-30

LONDoy, March 30-Mrs James Brown
Potter made her debut Tuesday at Haymarket
theatre rs Ann S,t,,-.s1..r in Iy;ll,i, C,lIinsi
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-30

province of Quebec has been stuck IN the
snow for 100 hours The Canadian Paci6,
sent out no trains from Quebec Tuesday
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-30

SAVANNAH, Ga, March 30 Base ball
Tuesday: Detroit, IA; Savannah, o.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-12-30
CHICAGO EVENING JOURNAL.

CHICAGO EVENING JOURNAL.
The Chicago Eoening Journal is one
of the most reliable newspapers receiv-
ed at this Office. and we can cheerfully
recommend it to any business man or
family desiring an ably and we'll con-
Quoted paper. The Journal has been
established considerably over forty
three years, and has the reputation of
being fairly and we'll conducted. Its
editorials are carefully prepared, and
its reading matter we'll chosen. As a
political paper it is firmly Republican,
yet courteous to those differing with it
in sentiment. Its summary of Con.
gressiOnal news has the substance of
what is most important, and it keeps
the reader posted in the movements of
the great political parties. The Jour.
nal, also, like the first-class news
papers, notes, as matter of news, the
progress of events in the great relig'
iOus bodies of the country; also what
the temperance reform is now attempt.
ing, as well rs all other reformatory
movements, which, although involving
differences of opinion, yet in which
every citizen can but be interested
The newspaper press occupies wide
field Of usefulness, and the Chicago
Journal will not be behind any of its
contemporaries.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-12-30
WASHINGTON MONUMENT
AND TOBACCO.

Washington monument was COM
pleted many months ago, except it is
assembled by long and tiresome STAIR
way in the interior of the structure,
which was intended to be furnished
with an elevator for the accommoda-
ton of visitors. The monument is now
ordered closed, and visitors must con-
tent themselves to gaze up the giddy
height without making an ascension.
A Washington paper gives az the reas-
ons for closing the monument, that
visitors are in the practice of chopping
off pieces of the interior stone carvings
for relics, and, what is quite as bad,
have despatched the long stairway
with tobacco juice. Some of our con-
gressional statesmen have recently
began calling tobacco the "poor mans
luxury" and surely, while on his weary
some voyage up the monument, he
should now and then be allowed to re-
fresh himself with the poor mans lux
ury, and expectorate at his convenience
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-12-30
CHURCH CHOIRS.

The Chicago Journal says it is
noticeable that the quartette choirs in
the Episcopal churches in that city
have been retired, and male surpliced
choirs have taken their places. Bow
choirs have been introduced. This
change will probably everywhere pre-.
vail in the churches of this order. The
question is not whether it is a marked
improvement, but it distinguishes the
churches Episcopal from other demon
nations. Besides, it is in conformity
to the English churches and cathedrals.
A good choir of singers, whether sur
pliced or plain, is pleasing and i'm
portant part of public worship.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-12-30
HEADQUARTERS OF A CEN.
TURY DISCUSSION.

Tariff and free trade have been more
or less under discussion for three
quarters Of century, but the country
has now entered with renewed energy
on the consideration of these questions
of governmental policy, as if they
were entirely new. 1t is evident, after
all that has been said and printed, the
great majority of the voting people
have but an imperfect understanding
of this subject, so vital to the welfare
of successful government. 1t is earn
estly to be hoped that the time be.
tween this and the next Presidential
election will he period of education
for every young man to gain sufficient
knowledge of the theory of tariff and
free trade to give an intelligent &C.
count of the faith that is in him. Forty
and fifty years ago the school boys
were better posted on the tariff than
the majority of men of older years are
to-day. Now the average school boy
and the average man can hardly give
an intelligent statement of our systems
of finance. They confound freight
transportation, impost duties, internal
revenue taxes and other systems of
taxation with the tariff, consequently
much confusion follows. 1t is quite
probable the present generation of men
now on the stage Of action have not
been as we'll instructed on the issues
which have now come to the front as
were their predecessors.
1t is gratifying to observe the liter
airy taste and spirit of inquiry which
appears to pervade the young men in
the different towns in the country.
This is an opportune time for young
men in their lyceums, debates and
literary clubs to take up the subject
of the tariff and thoroughly master it,
SO far as that is possible. Whether it
makes Republicans or Democrats of
them will be trusted to their good
judgment. The study of the tariff
problem is urged because it is conceded
on all sides to be one of the most vital
Importance to the welfare of the pro-
ducing and working classes in order to
the intelligent exercise of their voting
privileges as citizens.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-12-30

At the animal election of officers Of
Washburn Lodge No. 145 A. F. IA. M.
VIM. Perrigo was elected w. NJ; J..
Murdoch, S. W.; VIM. Bacon, Jr. w. !;
II. G. Tourtelotte, Sec, and Jas. Bryant,
Treas.
District No. 9 has another scholar, Miss
Belle Waldo, who came to stay till she
graduates with our worthy town clerk,
Mr.. G. III. Waldo.
We saw G. 7. Higgins lately, and he
looked far from Yiqor morris, although
we noticed a beautiful monument lately
erected in Wesley cemetery, sacred to
the memory of G. T. Higgins.
We saw the man that ate the fish.
And he is hale and hearty still;
We hope some day he'll get his wish,
And catch enough to eat his ILL.,"
MIR. Frank Hayward is in very poor
health.
Mr.. Richard Miller died at VIM.
Castles on the 22d inst, after brief
illness. He has lived at Mr.. Castles
for number of years, and few days
before his death he had been complain
ing. Mr.. Castle obtained medicine for
him and took kindly care of him until
death relieved him from all suffering.
Mr.. Miller came to Wisconsin in 1886,
and was quite well known in the caste. n
part of the county. "Dick" WIS an
innocent, harmless person, and, although
not very compos n,e,atis, was never
guilty of any lawless acts. He was pas
sionately fond of reading the New Tesla.
ment, and let us hope he now enjoys
the eternal life.
Could In stature reach the poles,
Or grasp creation in my span;
I'd still be measured by my soul.
The soul is the stature Of the man.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-12-30

The wool-growers in the states
where this is an important industry
are protesting ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
as well as Republicans-against that
portion Of the Presidents message re-
commencing the placing of wool on
the free list, The State Wool Growers
Association of Pennsylvania declares
they have lost confidence of Mr.. Cleve-
land in his judgment and ability to
guide Alright the destinies of this great
nation. The wool growers of Michi-
gan in council declare that the removal
OF the tax would annihilate the wool
interest in that state. The same ex-
pressions are given in other states,
where associations have been in coun.
ell.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-12-30

Rev. W. B. Cullis, new pastor of the
Baptist church at Racine, has created
a marked sensation among society
people. A week ago last Sunday he
attacked the amusement of dancing in
a way that aroused the indignation of
the dancing people, and threatening
letters were sent him from some of the
offended ones. Last Sunday he an.
nounced for his theme, "Seven Racine
witches" This drew packed full
church. Rev. Cullis is for the present
the sensation of the city. 1t would
not be surprising if he told some
truths, though not commonly heard
from the pulpit.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-12-30
NEW YEAR CALLS.

Inasmuch as the new year 1883 falls
on Sunday, it is understood that Mon.
day, the I'd, this year, will be observed
as the legal holiday. 1t is alleged that
the practice of making New Years calls
is less popular than years ago.
This may be true. Customs, how
ever proper, often fade out. The
old-time practice of making friendly
calls on the first day of the year is a
pleasant way of greeting old associates
and making new acquaintance
Social interchanges add to the enjoy.
ments of life. 4 number of reasons
are given why the custom is becoming
regarded with less favor than in other
years. Extravagant OUTLAWS by fami-
lies receiving have, in obedience to
fashion, become burdensome, causing
much extra work by housekeepers, and
attended with expense equalling, if not
exceeding, large and fashionable
party. Another reason is given that
New Years receptions were taken ad.
vantage Of by all classes of persons,
whether expected or unexpected; it
being understood that the callers are
not select; no invitations are given
the privilege of attendance is free to
all. This objection is trivial, and not
entitled to much weight. The custom
of making New Year calls has been
observed from time immemorial, and
it would be retrograde movement
were 1t allowed to become obsolete.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-12-30


Mr.. NJ. s. Hamlin, one of the best known
insurance men in North Carolina, writes
from Winston, as follows: Ever since
was seven years of age I have had what
the doctors call hip disease, and which I
call white swelling. Ny hip was drawn
out of place. There was swelling at the
kneejoint, where there is a profuse run
ming, which has been there for years. Of
course this has greatly depleted my sys-
tenn, together with surgical operation on
the leg bone. I tried every known blood
purifier to build up my system, but none
did me good until I took S. S. s. I use it
every spring. It always builds me up,
giving me appetite and digestion, and ena-
bles me to stand the long, trying, ener-
waiting, hot summer days. To me there is
no such medicine for purifying the blood
and building up the wasted system as
s. S. 8. On using it I soon became strong
of body and easy of mind. My color
changed from pale, worn look to q
healthy. robust complexion"
Mr.. G. N. Frizzel, of Farmersville,
Texas, writes: about August LIST, 1865,
an eruption appeared on my arms and
legs, which panied me much and seemed
to affect my physical condition generally.
On the advice of physician at this place,
finally commenced using Swift Specific.
am glad to say that after using three
large bottles the sores have all healed
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases
mail. free. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.,
Drawer 8, Atlanta, Ga.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-12-30
PLEASANT PRAIRIE.

Miss Lottie E. Reynolds, who is
teaching near Chicago, is spending the
holidays at home.
The Christmas tree which was given
at the villa of P. P. was pronounced a
decided success.
Miss Sarah Dabbs, of Chicago, Is
spending her vacation with her numer-
GUS friends in this vicinity.
Mrs. r. L. Houston is seriously ill.
Let US hone she will soon recover.
The people here were overwhelmed
with joy at seeing the smiling counten-
ance Of Mr.. w. Crosby, who, it is ex-
pected, will remain during his vaca-
ton.
Mr.. w. Fl. Dexter is spending few
days in Chicago, looking up old &C.
quaintances.
Mrs. Mary Oliver, who has been
visiting her daughter, Mrs. w. C.
Dowse, will leave soon for Neosho,
Missouri, where she will make her
future home.
Miss Anna Hartray spent Christm as
with her sister, Mrs. Stewart, at Belle
videre, Ill.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Dewey, Of Keno
sha, spent Christmas with their parents
here.
Our schools : sed on Friday last,
including Spring Brook Academy.
The Prof. of that institution, Mr.. J. 2.
Browne. departed on the earliest train
for his home in Salem, where he will
spend his vacation.
A sleigh load of young folks from
S. B. went up to Somers last Friday,
to attend an exhibition supposed to
have been given at the Blackman
school house, taught by Miss MINI lie
Crow. Owing to the inclemency of the
weather and bad roads, tue event was
postponed. The much disappointed
crowd were forced to return home.
but on their way concluded to stop
and spend the evening with Mr.. John
Lucas and family, and all report
having had very pleasant time.
Mrs. D. |. Holt entertained the P. p.
M. E. Aid Society on Friday of last
week, ard gave a social in the evening.
Quite number were present. The
evening was spent in playing games,
music. both vocal and instrumental.
Some selections in music are worthy
of mention; among them were two
songs by the quartette, also two choice
selections, which were well rendered
by the Salem Professor, who graced
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-12-30
SOMERS.

Christmas was very generally OBJ.
served Saturday, Sunday and Monday
Many social and family gatherings were
held. The little ones especially were
filled with Joy and gladness.
Mrs. M. G. Boswell has been suffering
for some weeks with some disease Of
the eye, and is now receiving treatment
from Milwaukee specialist.
Moses F. Boswell is in Milwaukee
taking preparatory course for the pur'
pose of fitting himself for Y. M. c. A
work, in which he contemplates engag
ing in the near future.
Mr.. GEM, father of August GEM, who
lives on the Burlington road, died last
week, of heart disease, and was buried
on Sunday. He was 70 years of age.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-12-30
WHAT SHALL BE DONE WITH
THE SURPLUS?

The United States is probably the
only country in the world which has
so much money in it's national treasury
as to be perplexed to decide what to
do with it. Statesmen are suggesting
plans for the disposal of the surplus
revenues, and widely different views
are expressed. The latest suggestion
which comes backed with any consid-
cradle influence is the expanding Of
the money in the overlooking treasury
for national defences, lining our sea
boards, both the Atlantic and Pacific,
with Notifications, bristling with
cannon, or, as another has it, "get
ready to fight" Fight whom? The
foe must be an imaginary one; it there
be a foreign enemy burning for a
deadly encounter with this country
there are not now any alarming symp-
toms Of it. Two generations have
passed away since this nation has been
engaged in war with foreign power
which seriously menaced our national
life. Still it will not be inferred that
these United States should be without
national defences, such as are deemed
important in state Of war; there
may come possible emergencies when
they will be needed. But defences for
inlicting violence on an enemy ought
not be relied upon for the enforcement
OF rights and the perpetuation of peace.
The policy of this Government from its
earliest formation has wisely been,
peace with all nations; entangling
alliances with none." There are not
wanting ways in which d good portion
of the surplus revenues can be applied,
which would give strength to the ma
ton, and tend to the perpetuation of
our Republican institutions. Senator
Blair has at every session of Congress
for years past called attention to the
Importance of educating the illiterate
more especially in the South
ern half of the United States. His
bill appropriating from the national
treasury for this purpose has at differ
emit times been favorably noticed in
Congress, but not enacted. It doubt